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BCLP junior lawyer pay hits £105k
Six-figure NQ salary now on offer at Silver Circle firm

Legal aid: Law Society wins permission to challenge government in High Court
'Significant and positive step forward', says president Lubna Shuja

Top firms sign climate crisis charter
Ahead of the start of London Climate Action Week

Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

TLT hits female partner target two years early
33% by 2025

‘Has anyone passed the SQE without a prep course?’
Aspiring solicitor seeks feedback from self-taught students

UK lawyers rally in response to Sudan conflict
The Sudanese Legal Network has mobilised with a mission to shed light on the 'dire' humanitarian crisis unfolding in the country

Former Magic Circle lawyer crowned ‘Law Teacher of the Year’
Lancaster Uni's Sadie Whittam described as 'gifted educator'

Anglia Ruskin Uni expands pro bono offering through law firm tie-up
Student-staffed clinic will now handle personal injury matters alongside family and employment law

UCAS data reveals law is most searched for career
As nearly half of all users express interest in apprenticeships

‘Robo judges’ could make legal rulings, says Master of the Rolls
Option to appeal to a human

HSF launches ‘academy’ to help clients understand emerging tech
Metaverse, blockchain, NFTs and more

Kirkland & Ellis to launch in Saudi Arabia
New office will focus on energy and infrastructure work

Law firm grad rec partners share advice with incoming vac schemers
Those in the know tell us what students can do to stand out

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Starts on Monday: The Legal Cheek Summer 2023 Virtual Vacation Scheme and Law Fair
Monday 19 June to Friday 23 June 2023

First female Lord Chief Justice appointed in 755 years
Who run the courts?!

‘How do I choose between 30 seats before starting my training contract?’
Future Silver Circle rookie seeks advice

Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Government launches new post-GCSE law course
Two-year programme features industry placement and is equivalent to three A-Levels

Reed Smith cuts global workforce by 50 in response to reduced demand for legal services
Declines to say whether roles in London are impacted